Bay Tree Cottage School Lane Marchamley SY4 5LD

Bay Tree Cottage School Lane Marchamley SY4 5LD

BAY TREE COTTAGE Tucked away on a quiet lane in the delightful rural hamlet of Marchamley is Bay Tree Cottage, a picture-perfect family home that was originally built in 1683.

In the pretty Shropshire village of Marchamley sits Bay Tree Cottage, a delightful four bedroom detached, chocolate box thatched cottage, with wonderful views over the picturesque Shropshire and Cheshire plains. Originally several small cottages, dating from the 17th Century, this property oozes history and charm. With exposed beams, open fires, ledger-and-brace doors through the house (which have been recently stripped and re-finished) handmade for the cottage, a charming open plan kitchen/breakfast area, formal dining room, sitting room, study, morning room, four good size bedrooms and three bathrooms, this charming home flows with character and elegance. The property has the additional benefits of a boiler room and a summer cabin, a great place to sit and catch the evening sun. The quirky thatched detached double garage has recently been used as an office for up to 4 people and would lend itself to multiple uses. The property is situated 16 miles from the County town of Shrewsbury and 9 miles from Whitchurch both with their excellent range of facilities including a wonderful selection of independent shops, a plethora of fantastic eateries and bars to the much-sought after state and independent schools, train stations, excellent Public Houses with other local facilities including a Doctor s Surgery, Florist and DIY stores. The nearby village of Hodnet has a village shop, church and public house. The local countryside is very scenic, with delightful country walks, equestrian and other country pursuits all being available nearby. The farmland adjacent to the garden is part of the original Hawkestone Estate: we understand it is still Grade 1 Llisted along with the Hall and its remaining lands.

I ve lived in some gorgeous houses during my lifetime, but this one wins hands down, says Kate. I love everything about it, but what I think I ll miss most is the whole atmosphere of the place.

Inside Entrance via wooden side door with handy porch area, leading through into SIDE HALLWAY; this charming space has wooden flooring flowing into quarry tile flooring, the first wooden staircase with under stairs storage, fitted book shelves, a cottage style window overlooking front garden and a small LAUNDRY ROOM which has the versatility to be converted in to a downstairs cloak room. The pretty quarry tile flooring flows through in to the delightful OPENPLAN KITCHEN DINING AREA this wonderful country cottage style kitchen oozes character and charm, with exposed beams, Belfast sink, double black Aga oven set in to quirky brick recess, walk-in pantry, oak fitted units with granite worktops with a fabulous central island. This is a light, bright and welcoming space, the real hub of the home. This room flows through to the bohemian style breakfast area, with solid oak flooring and rear wooden/partially glazed back door leading out to a sun terrace.

This house has so many lovely rooms; each has its own character and charm, says Kate. The kitchen is the real hub of the home, the drawing room is a very tranquil space and lovely for entertaining and I know that my husband absolutely loves his office, which takes in a gorgeous view of the garden. So you see, I d be hard pressed to choose.

Flowing via a double set of wooden doors in to the delightful SITTING ROOM, once again bright, light and spacious, with open log fire, slate surround set in an extremely attractive beam and stone inglenook. Pretty country cottage style windows to the front, with a large picture style window to the rear, soaking up those lovely views. A door leading out onto the sun terrace and with exposed beams and two wooden cottage style doors one leading through to the STUDY, with fitted shelves, picture window overlooking rear garden and views this would also make a lovely play room. The other leads through to the FRONT HALL WAY, with quarry tile flooring, exposed beams, staircase number two with under stairs storage. Glazed front door and pretty porch area.

Seller Insight Tucked away on a quiet lane in the delightful rural hamlet of Marchamley is Bay Tree Cottage, a picture-perfect family home that was originally built in 1683. The house began life as three farmworkers cottages that were combined to form one dwelling and then added to in later years, says Kate, but it s almost impossible to tell old from new. My husband bought the property in 1998 and I ve lived here for sixteen years, and I have to say I love absolutely everything about it. The house is deceptively large, almost Tardis-like, and the layout works incredibly well. Some cottages can feel rather dark and oppressive, but this one is bright and comfortable throughout. We have a huge kitchen/breakfast room something I m hoping to have again in our new home a lovely big dining room, and from there double doors lead into the main drawing room, which features a gorgeous inglenook fireplace and a large picture window affording stunning views over North Shropshire right to Bickerton and Peckforton on the horizon about 20 miles! The morning room is another lovely big space with a wood-burning stove set in an attractive fireplace, and a large window overlooking the garden, and all of the bedrooms are generously proportioned, so we have all the space we could possibly have wanted. Over time we ve done work to enhance the property further and generally kept it all in really good order, so it s ready for the new owners to move in and enjoy. The house sits on a very quiet lane and we have a small garden to the front that frames the house beautifully, continues Kate. The rest of the garden lies to the back, and it s a lovely big open space that overlooks the fields beyond. It s north facing, but it s always bathed in sunshine, so it s a feature of the property that we ve fully enjoyed over the years. We have a swimming pool that was decked over when our grandson was very small, but it could easily be reinstated, we also have a cabin, which is a new addition. It s double glazed and can be heated, it s in range of the house wifi, and in it we have a small sofa as well as my treadmill. It s a great space that could be used as anything; my grandson often has sleepovers in it. This house has so many lovely rooms; each has its own character and charm, says Kate. The kitchen is the real hub of the home, the drawing room is a very tranquil space and lovely for entertaining and I know that my husband absolutely loves his office, which takes in a gorgeous view of the garden. So you see, I d be hard pressed to choose. Our immediate surroundings are very picturesque and blissfully quiet, says Kate, and yet we re not too far away from anything. We have number of well-served towns within easy reach, there are some great schools in the local area and we re surrounded by all of this glorious countryside, so it s an absolute walker s paradise. We have a very large driveway and a very attractive thatched garage, so parking is definitely not an issue, even when we have friends and family over, says Kate. In fact, the garage is used solely for storage. I ve lived in some gorgeous houses during my lifetime, but this one wins hands down, says Kate. I love everything about it, but what I think I ll miss most is the whole atmosphere of the place. It s so incredibly warm and welcoming throughout; I really can t fault it and I know that it will be quite a wrench to leave. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

DINING ROOM, this room has a very elegant feel with oodles of country charm. Light, bright and spacious, with double aspect windows overlooking rear and front gardens, exposed beams, plenty of space for dining room table and chairs and a seating area.

Door leading through to MORNING ROOM area, this cosy room has a delightful wood burner, with wooden surround and brick hearth, side window overlooking side garden and picture window, once again soaking up those views.

Staircase leads to LANDING AREA, a long bright area with sloping ceilings, exposed beams, pretty cottage style windows overlooking front gardens. BEDROOM FOUR is the smallest of the four rooms, it is a pretty, light and bright room with window overlooking side garden, built in wardrobes. MASTER SUITE, this is a truly delightful, uplifting space with window overlooking rear garden and views, built in double wardrobes flowing through in to DRESSING AREA with three double fitted wardrobes, window overlooking gardens, oodles of storage with quirky sloped ceiling all adding to the charm. This space flows through to the well-proportioned ENSUITE finished to a good standard, with marble tiling to floor and walls, white suite, wc, hand basin set into wooden vanity cupboard, frosted window overlooking side garden, heated towel rail and bath with attached shower. These three areas blend together making a very elegant master suite. Hallway leads to SHOWER ROOM with, window overlooking rear garden, low flush wc, hand basin set into vanity unit, walk in shower, with wooden panelling.

leave. It s so incredibly warm and welcoming throughout; I really can t fault it and I know that it will be quite a wrench to

BEDROOM 2, this is a great size room with lots of cottage charm, double aspect windows overlooking front and back gardens. A large double, with room for a desk or dressing area. Built in cupboard/storage area. It has Jack and Jill doors leading from the first landing area to the second landing area with the second set of stairs. SECOND LANDING AREA includes airing cupboard with hot water tank and access in to attic space.

FAMILY BATHROOM a pretty room, with a touch of elegance. White suite, low flush wc, hand basin set into vanity unit, bath with shower attachment, heated towel rail and window overlooking front garden. BEDROOM 3, this is a light, bright and elegant room, with two pretty cottage style windows overlooking the rear garden, exposed beam, storage cupboards, a great size double. Second staircase leads down to side hallway and entrance. Bay Tree is a beautiful county cottage, with rooms of generous proportions, character and charm in abundance and a warm, light, bright and uplifting feel. A truly delightful Home.

Our immediate surroundings are very picturesque and blissfully quiet, says Kate, and yet we re not too far away from anything. We have number of well-served towns within easy reach, there are some great schools in the local area and we re surrounded by all of this glorious countryside, so it s an absolute walker s paradise.

Outside Pretty cottage style garden to the front, with the big Bay Tree in the middle has a box hedge wrapped with Holly on the roadside leading to access via two little picket gates and paved pathway to the main entrance. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn, including a pretty wild flower area to the side. Shingled driveway with parking for at least six cars, access via double wood gate. The quirky thatched DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE has recently been used as an office for up to 4 people but would lend itself to multiple uses. The generous sized back garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature hedging and shrub borders, a lovely decking area, underneath which is an unused swimming pool, which could be reinstated. A paved sun terrace includes a fantastic SUMMER HOUSE which has electricity and Wi-Fi connected, it has been perfectly positioned to catch the evening sun. There is also a BOILER ROOM attached to the side of the property, which would also make a great potting shed or laundry room. The back garden, enjoys stunning 20-mile views to Bickerton & Peckforton on the horizon, a real haven.

How to Get there From Shrewsbury take the A53 all the way to Hodnet, go through Hodnet following signs to Marchamley, you will arrive at a T junction turn left, School Lane is on your right and Bay Tree Cottage will be found on your right-hand side Services Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority Shropshire Council 0345 678 900 Viewing Strictly by appointment through Fine & County 01743 296116 Agents Note Repair work is required on some parts of the thatch to the main property, this has been booked in and paid for by the current owners with a start date of Autumn 2018. copyright 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09.03.2018

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